8 New Texas Laws That Might Be Compelling
774 new Texas laws will be enacted on September 1, 2023. Here are eight of them that you might find interesting.
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Proposed ‘Bentley’s Law’ Would Make Drunk Drivers in Louisiana Pay Child Support if Parent is Killed
A grandmother in Missouri is hoping to get support on a proposed new law that she believes would cut down on drunken driving.
Could GOP Votes Make Temporary State Sales Tax Permanent?
James Lee from Americans for Prosperity talks about a Louisiana Senate vote to make the temporary sales tax passed in 2018 a permanent one.
Louisiana Senator John Kennedy Pushing for More Money to Help Get Rid of Nutria
A Republican and a Democrat are coming together to help states get more money in the fight against nutria.
Bill To Fight School Bullying Heads To Senate
The bill gives teachers a wide leniency to teachers to “take all steps deemed necessary” to the bullying, including involving the police, and personally restraining the offending student.
Transparency Push Clears First Hurdle In The House
The tool called Louisiana Checkbook passed the House Appropriations committee
State Rep. Files Legislation To Create The Louisiana Checkbook
The measure would create a “Louisiana Checkbook” that Ivey says is all about transparency.
Legislators To Meet With Lafayette School Board Officials Friday
Friday's two hour event will be held at the W.D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center on 18th Street.